Richard And Barbara Marx Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on providing assistance to vulnerable populations, including youth, the homeless, and individuals in need of food and medical services. The foundation also emphasizes animal welfare through support for shelters and humane societies. It primarily serves organizations that address food security, homelessness, youth development, and health-related initiatives, reflecting a commitment to improving community well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium Oregon nonprofit delivering direct human or animal services (food banks, homeless services, youth programs, humane societies) with a track record of local impact and established community relationships.
Good Fit
- • Organization is physically based in Oregon or runs substantial Oregon programs (especially Marion/Polk county area).
- • Work is direct-service focused (food access, homeless services, youth development, animal welfare).
- • Request size is in the foundation's historical range (roughly $5K–$25K).
- • Existing local relationships or nominations from community partners or prior grantees.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Oregon: in the latest year roughly 92% of dollars went to Oregon organizations, with only small out-of-state amounts to a few other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 25 distinct recipients across multiple service areas (food banks, homeless services, youth, animal welfare), indicating a broad recipient set for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
The fund explicitly identifies applications as by preselection only and no public contact or submission path is visible, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to access funding; however, five new recipients did appear in the latest year, suggesting occasional entry via nomination or relationships.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
